ArchAngel Michael~Like Unto God

ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, LIKE UNTO GOD

(Saint Michael Archangel, Angel Michael)

Dr Raven Dolick MsD

Mar 31, 2016

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The Archangel Michael is the closest to the Lord in the Jewish scriptures, for his very name means "Like unto God." As the eldest Archangel, he is given captaincy of all of God's natural phenomena, including rain, wind, fire, snow, thunder, lightning, and hail. Michael is believed by many Jews to have appeared to Moses as the fire in the burning bush and to have led Daniel from the lions' den.

In the Christian Bible, Michael is said to be the Angel who told the Virgin Mary of her approaching death.

According to Muslims, Michael's body is covered with fine hairs and each one, like a tongue, implores the Mercy of Allah on behalf of sinners.

As the Archangel of battle and defender of Heaven, Michael is said to be the Patron Saint of policemen. Additionally, because it is said in the Book of Revelations that Michael will lead God's troops against the dragon and his angels at the final battle, many people seek the aid of Michael against wrong-doers on Earth and all people in need of protection from crime or from physical or spiritual enemies may petition the Archangel for help -- and many have reported benefits from keeping an Angel Michael novena candle burning in the home.

Pictures of the Angel Michael are used with a Lucky Mojo brand Catholic novena candle label. Others have used pictures from an Italian Catholic holy card in which the Archangel is referred to as "Saint Michael Archangel," a typical example of Catholic appropriation of Jewish angelology. Most images are based on a famous painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Guido Reni. They depict the powerful spirit-being Michael Archangel as an armed and battle-ready defender of Heaven and Earth against the eternal enmity of the Adversary.

Because of Michael's eminent position, holy cards, religious chromo prints, pewter holy medals and aluminum wallet cards, candles, and anointing oils bearing the likeness of this archangel have long been available in the marketplace. These are used by spiritual practitioners who wish to keep the image of Michael before them as a simple adjunct to their prayers and devotions. It is said that those who light a novena candle to the Archangel Michael and recite the 91st Psalm will be under his protection as long as the candle burns.

91st Psalm:

Abiding in the Shadow of the Almighty

1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High

shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

2 I will say of the LORD,

He is my refuge and my fortress:

my God; in him will I trust.

3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler,

and from the noisome pestilence.

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers,

and under his wings shalt thou trust:

his truth shall be thy shield and buckler

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night;

nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

6 nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness;

nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.

7 A thousand shall fall at thy side,

and ten thousand at thy right hand;

but it shall not come nigh thee.

8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold

and see the reward of the wicked.

9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge,

even the Most High, thy habitation;

10 there shall no evil befall thee,

neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, Mt. 4.6 • Lk. 4.10

to keep thee in all thy ways.

12 They shall bear thee up in their hands,

lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder:

the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. Lk. 10.19

14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him:

I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.

15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him:

I will be with him in trouble

I will deliver him, and honor him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him,

and show him my salvation.

There are a total of seven Archangels according to ancient Jewish beliefs -- one for each day of the week. The four best known are Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel (Oriel) -- and in African American hoodoo folk magic or rootwork, two of them are associated with a powerful natural curio called Angelica Root or Archangel Root. Archangel Michael, the eldest, is used with Angelica Root as a defender of women. Archangel Gabriel who is concerned with the announcements of pregnancy, is allied with this root in its role as an herbal tonic for women's reproductive health.

Here is work in Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic in which help is sought from the Archangels:

BAY LEAF For Victory: The LAUREL wreath was an ancient symbol of triumph, and so folks brew Bay LAUREL tea into which they dissolve Crown of Success Bath Crystals. This spiritual bath is poured over the heads of supplicants while praying for victory in sports, politics, and war. Folks also say that if you take three fresh BAY leaves and with ink write the Names of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, one on each leaf, then wrap and tie the Name- Leaves in white cloth and carry them, you will win in sports contests. (Why the fourth Archangel, Oriel (Uriel), is left off, i do not know, except perhaps because he was not among the Archangels who appeared to Abraham.)

Also from work in Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic comes this old-time conjuration of Saint Michael Archangel for protection from evil:

Home Protection Packets:

In New Orleans, conjures used to sew small cloth packets filled with GRAINS OF PARADISE and glue or crochet a holy card of Michael the Archangel to them. These were sold in pairs, one to be placed at the front door and one at the back door, for the protection of the home.

It is my hope that the following prayer to the Archangel Michael will be of use to all, and will find service among those who request the intercession of this great and powerful heavenly being.

PRAYER TO ARCHANGEL MICHAEL

For Protection from Evil

Great Archangel Michael Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil.

May God rebuke our enemies, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell the Adversary and all other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.

When a divine spirit grants your wish, it is customary, to give an offering of some kind in return.

Because Archangel Michael, Who is Like God, Bulwark of Heaven is generally depicted as the protector of the weak, it is considered appropriate to make a contribution to your local police force or community watch program or to a shelter for the victims of violent crime, as a thank-offering.

And I add this because modern paganism has really lost a lot of personal power in the past decades for lack of giving offerings to elders and even the god/dess themselves.

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